Earth Day Rally and March Brings Activists to Royal Oak
There were a number of environmental concerns raised by attendees and speakers.
Community Comes Together to Support FernCare Free Clinic
Learn more about the FernCare Free Clinic at https://ferncare.org/
MTA #2 – Advice for Local Officials on Handling Complaints
Complaints are a part of life for those in public service (and many other professions too!).
Police Ramping Up Distracted Driving Enforcement with Operation Ghost Rider
According to the NTSO, Michigan saw 15,136 distracted driving crashes in 2023, which led to 59 deaths and 5,889 injuries
Proposals on the May 6 Ballot in Oakland County
Four communities have ballot proposals on the May 6, 2025 ballot.
MML#4 – The Future of Recycling and Waste Management in Michigan
What does the future hold for recycling in Michigan?
Decrease in Overdose Deaths Shows Value of Save-A-Life Stations
These SAVE-A-LIFE stations include Naloxone (a.k.a. Narcan,) testing strips for fentanyl and xylazine, as well as safety guides.
Updated Closures on I-696 for Church Street Plaza Demolition
Upcoming bridge work will require additional lane closures, as well as a full closure for bridge demolition, on westbound I-696 in Oakland County.
How to Share Events on Oakland County Times
We’re inviting organizations to share their events in a simple format that we can cut and paste into our list.
MTA#1 – Expert Shares Some HR Basics
“It might be easier to just ignore problems, or make exceptions,” she said. But ultimately “When you start to tolerate bad behavior in the workplace it just grows, and you’ll loose good employees
SOCRRA Starts New Composting Program, Partnering with Spurt
Soil blends are regularly tested for nutrient content, organic matter, pathogens and more.
MML#3 -Local Leaders Learn Tools to Encourage More Housing
The session was packed with elected officials and administrators from cities large and small looking for housing solutions.
Proposals on the May 6 Ballot in Oakland County
Four communities have ballot proposals on the May 6, 2025 ballot.
Oakland County Parks Golf Courses Open April 1
Oakland County Parks golf courses are conveniently located throughout Oakland County:
Royal Oak Schools Seeks New Superintendent, Community Input Welcome
“We want to ensure that our next leader reflects our community’s values, priorities, and goals. We encourage everyone to participate in this process by providing their input.”
Deadline Approaching to be Michigan REAL ID Compliant, Essential for Air Travel in the US
Michigan is well above the national average in compliance with the REAL ID standard.
Enrollment Declines Hit 24 Out of 28 Oakland County School Districts
As can be seen in the accompanying chart, the largest losers (over 1,000 students) showed some geographic diversity…
Online Survey Looks at Oakland County Tourism, Offers Opportunity for Prize
By completing this survey, you may enter to win an Oakland County Prize Pack.
Six Women Honored by County Commission for Women’s History Month
The Oakland County Board of Commissioners’ Women’s History Month Awards highlight the often-unnoticed accomplishments of women in our communities.
MML#1 – What Michigan’s New Sick Time Law Means for Michigan Workers and Employers
The Earned Sick Time Act (PA 2 of 2025) came about because of citizen-led efforts to get those issues on the ballot in 2018.